| “ | Tonga soa! Us Sea People, are nomadic by nature. We move with the flow of seasons and the passages of stars as interpreted by our elder. We are currently locked in a bloody war with the Clan of Fara. Side with them, and your death will come swiftly by our hands. | „ |
| ~ Sea People -- Skull and Bones twitter |
A group of self-proclaimed nomads, the Sea People live and die by the water. They generally live a peaceful existence with mystical undertones. They're reluctant to put down roots in any settlement and content to keep sailing. That description seems to match their nomadic boast, and one would think that one could find them anywhere in the ocean.
In reality, the Sea People congregate around the Red Isles. Specifically, they hold the map's eastern and southern regions, with their capital settlement being Tenina Town. The most likely reason for their lack of travel is conflict. The Sea People are at constant war with another faction, the Clan of Fara.
Adorned with rope and jewelry crafted from seashells, the Sea People carry spears traditionally used for spearfishing. As descendants of migrants themselves, they are friendly to foreigners and maintain a tradition of mixing with other cultures - indeed, they dress primarily in welcoming greens and blues, symbolic of the open sea. Their tribal emblem is a blue sailfish with a prominent serrated bill - one of the fastest fish in the ocean. Though the cities their forefathers have established on the Red Isle are long lost. Friendly, nomadic, mystical leaning, the Sea People seek to protect their peaceful ways and tradition.
Nomads of the Indian Ocean[]
Sea People Settlement
| “ | "Some see the Sea People as weak or stuck in the past, they used to be so much more. Old stories even claim they had power over the elements! But even now, they see things in the stars the rest of us do not." | „ |
| ~ Asnah Yatim |
The Sea People, a nomadic, practical people whose community relies on fishing. Easily recognizable thanks to their white and blue sails and the palette of blues they wear when ashore. Their Elder, an expert astrologist, interprets the seasons and stars to dictate their movement as they tend to prefer their nomadic lifestyle. But in the past, they contributed heavily to the shaping of the Red Isle as we know them.
Despite an attempt by the Clan of Fara to exile the Sea People from the Red Isle, some members of the faction have remained within the area. Though, you will find many small communities have decided to strike out on their own and attempt to reclaim the old ways. While the Indian Ocean is mired in chaos, there are whispers of the Sea People's ancient past, of a time shrouded in mystery and the divine, and a hunger to restore themselves to their past glory.
Stuck in a bloody war with the Clan of Fara, they have found themselves increasingly dependent on others -- Particularly John Scurlock and the pirates of Sainte-Anne as well as the Helm with whom they trade sugar cane. You’ll find they can be friendly and welcoming, though don’t mistake this for as a sign of weakness. Their welcoming nature to others opens up plenty of opportunities to trade. Whilst they’re willing to trade in a number of things, given the never-ending conflict they’re locked in they will prioritize weapons and ammunition. They’ll often exchange commodities and materials with some of the other factions.
Persistently under threat from the Clan of Fara as their warriors launch raid after raid on their settlements, there is a determination from the people to hold strong. A strong sense of defiance fills the community, knowing they can lean on each other to get them through the trials the Indian Ocean throws at them. Should you peruse their wares you might stumble upon lamba, acacia or even garnets. Careful though, while it may seem the Sea People lack the weaponry of others, you’ll find that first appearances can be quite deceiving. If you do intend on attacking their settlements, they do have ships such as broadsiders which specialize in piercing damage.
Through an alliance with Scurlock, they also contributed to the founding of Sainte-Anne and some still call the den their home to this day. You can spot their colours and flag, if you look around the street of Sainte-Anne.
Trivia[]
According to an archive entry found at Vorona Falls, the forefathers of the Sea People were the Vazimba. According to popular belief, the Vazimbia were the first inhabitants of Madagascar. An ancient legend says that they came from far away in boats across the great sea to colonize the new land they called Madagascar. According to legend, they found their home in the Tsingys, the needle-sharp rocks of Bemaraha, in western Madagascar.
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